FC Delco product Ben Olsen never fulfilled the lofty expectations some had for the former NCAA player of the year and MLS rookie of the year. But now he has another chance, as a coach. Can the Pennsylvania native reclaim a role as a face of U.S. soccer? A new PSP contributor — and longtime D.C. United fan — takes a look.
Recaps, quotes and highlights from the Union’s stunning win in LA. Goal-line technology vote scheduled for today. More news.
Reading United advances to second round of US Open Cup. Pajoy named to Team of the Week, tops Weekly Castrol Index. More grumbling in Chester. No Chandler in USMNT camp. More news.
UPDATE: Union confirms agents tweets that Danny Mwanga is training with Aston Villa Report says Le Toux “did not impress sufficiently,” quotes Owen Coyle, “We’d have probably needed a longer look.” Union announce strategic partnership with Saprissa. Union training session open to public next Wednesday. Hope Solo still doubtful for tonight’s semi. More news.
Adu to train in Spain. Nowak excited by offseason moves, more likely to come. McInerney on his U-23 prospects. FIFA ordered to release documents. More morning news.
More from Vancouver blogs on Khalfan (they will miss him). Houston blog finds old quote from Montreal’s Jesse Marsch calling Ching a diver. Arena thinks players overseas not necessarily a good idea. Video of Chandler goal for Nuremberg. More news.